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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

New chancellor urged to make pension pledge and avoid Rachel Reeves’ £10bn mistake

Andy Burnham’s new chancellor has been urged by finance experts to promise not to make changes to the pension tax-free lump sum – and avoid one of Rachel Reeves’ worst mistakes.

When UK adults get to retirement age, they have the option to take tax-free money out of their pension by withdrawing 25 per cent of the total sum in one go, known as lump sum.

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